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World : Malaysia Fest Expo Serves As Gateway To Grow Local Product Market In Singapore
Bernama
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July 31, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s agri-food exports to Singapore are expected to rise further beyond the nearly RM11 billion recorded last year, driven by increased participation of entrepreneurs in events such...
US Secures $350B South Korea Trade Deal Amid India, China Tensions
WebProNews
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July 31, 2025
U.S. Trade Negotiations Heat Up as August 1 Deadline Looms In a pivotal moment for global trade, the U.S. has secured a landmark agreement with South Korea just ahead of President Trump’s August 1 deadline for tariff adjustments. The deal,...
Oman’s Dahiliyah Governorate explores eco-tourism and agricultural investment project in Jabal Akhdar
The Arabian Stories
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July 31, 2025
MUSCAT – The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Mansour Al Ghaithy, Wali of Jabal Akhdar, and Masoud Sulaiman Al Azri, Director General of Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water...
Indonesia eyes major CPO export role in Canada, boosts agri ties
Antara
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July 31, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is aiming to become a major exporter of crude palm oil (CPO) to Canada while also strengthening strategic cooperation in the agricultural sector, including livestock development. “We are pushing for Indonesia to become...
Trump’s Tariff Deadline Nears: India, Brazil Face Levies, Trade War Risks Rise
WebProNews
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July 31, 2025
As President Donald Trump’s self-imposed August 1 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs on trading partners looms, global markets are bracing for a seismic shift in international commerce. With the clock ticking down on July 31, 2025, the...
Homegrown by Heroes Veteran Farmers’ Market brings fresh produce and goods to CT
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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July 31, 2025
The Homegrown by Heroes Veteran Farmers’ Market is set for Monday, August 4, according to the Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development. The event takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. and is free to the public, according to a statement. It is...
Ghana, UK deepen efforts to maximise trade partnership agreement
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 31, 2025
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry is advancing preparations for the effective implementation of the Ghana–UK Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), following high-level discussions with a visiting UK delegation. The talks, held on...
Is this tough US-EU trade deal a triumph for Brexit Britain? Only in leavers’ most delusional fantasies
The Guardian
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July 31, 2025
Those who misled the country over Brexit are usually quieter these days. They do not hang their heads in shame, but change the subject whenever they can. They deflect with their new war-cry that Britain must also leave the European convention on...
Crude Oil: Tariff Developments Roil Commodity Markets
Investing
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July 31, 2025
Oil prices strengthened further after President Trump threatened penalties on India for importing Russian energy. Meanwhile, Comex copper prices plunged after the US provided new details about its 50% import tariffs, which for now only apply to...
Cindy Hyde-Smith criticizes Senate delays and highlights ag policy and small business lending
Hinds Today - Mississippi
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July 30, 2025
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has recently addressed several legislative and policy issues through a series of posts on her official Twitter account.On July 29, 2025, Hyde-Smith criticized Senate Democrats for their handling of presidential...
Australia reopens market to Canadian beef
CHAT TV
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July 31, 2025
Photo credit: Jasmintoffoli/Dreamstime. By Curtis Galbraith Agriculture Jul 31, 2025 | 6:00 AM For the first time since 2003, Australia has opened its market to beef and beef products from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a news...
Trump Slashes Tariffs on South Korea in Landmark Trade Deal Worth $350 Billion
International Business Times Singapore
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on South Korean imports—down from a proposed 25%—as part of a sweeping new trade agreement. The deal includes a $350 billion South Korean investment in...
Agribusiness company trains, empowers 50 women in Ondo
The Sun Nigeria
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July 30, 2025
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure No fewer than 50 women drawn from different parts of Ondo State have been trained and empowered by an agribusiness industry, Noble-Eagle. The training and empowerment were parts of the Corporate Social...
Wellfleet's connection to the modern banana industry
CAI - Massachusetts
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July 31, 2025
A few years ago, I helped the Wellfleet Historical Society collect oral histories. I knew when I started that Wellfleet-born sea captain Lorenzo Dow Baker had launched the modern banana industry in 1870. He had a little extra room in the hold of...
USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture
Brownfield Ag News
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News USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture July 31, 2025 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Indiana, News, USDA Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State...
Ensure timely completion of 5,000 MW solar agri-feeder scheme by Sep 2025: Fadnavis
ETEnergyworld.com
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July 31, 2025
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday called the state government's 5,000 MW solar agriculture feeder scheme as his "dream project", and said its success will significantly contribute to energy sustainability and rural...
CoreWeave Closes $2.6 Billion Secured Debt Financing Facility, Strengthening Market Position as AI Cloud Leader
AiThority - California
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July 31, 2025
CoreWeave, Inc., the AI Hyperscaler™, announced it has closed a $2.6 billion delayed draw term loan facility, continuing the company’s investment in world-class infrastructure tailored for artificial intelligence. The funding will be used to...
Deepening Singapore-Latin America ties a matter of urgency amid global trade uncertainty: Alvin Tan
The Straits Times
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July 31, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore is strengthening ties with Latin America, with such efforts taking on greater importance and urgency amid the global trade uncertainty, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan. Speaking at the Singapore...
Editorial: Agri-business strategy indispensable to achieving 24-hour economy initiative
Business and Financial Times
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July 31, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the removal of import duties on agricultural processing machinery in a bid to lower costs and accelerate investment in local agri-processing. He made this all-important announcement at the inaugural...
U.S. Imposes Tariffs on India Amid Trade Negotiations
Times News Global
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) – President Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, starting Friday. The announcement came as negotiations between the two nations continue regarding...